Panasonic AG-HMC70 User manual

Before operating this product, please read the insructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

VQT1Q93

Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-HMC70P

F0308S0 -F

Printed in Japan

ENGLISH

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Read this first!

The lightning flash with arrowhead

symbol, within an equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of

important operation and

maintenance (service) instructions

in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

≥TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

≥TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY

FROM ALL LIQUIDS. USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED

TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID

CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,

USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,

built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard

due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the

ventilation.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones cause hearing loss.

CAUTION:

Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle while the conversion lens or another

accessory is attached.

Due to the added weight of the conversion lens, any strong jolt to the handle may damage

the unit or result in personal injury.

indicates safety information.

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IMPORTANT

“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may

infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”

AC Adapter

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adapter.

Disconnect the AC mains plug from the AC mains socket when not in use.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated.

For Battery Pack

≥Replace only with same or specified type.

≥Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.

≥Do not store in temperatures over 60 °C (140 °F).

≥Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

≥Use specified charger.

For Battery of Remote Controller

≥Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only.

≥Do not recharge the battery.

≥Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire.

≥Do not store in temperatures over 60 °C (140 °F).

CAUTION:

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be

easily accessible. To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains, disconnect

the mains plug from the AC receptacle.

CAUTION:

Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use.

Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are

in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time.

When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod.

CAUTION:

Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached. When the tripod is attached, its

weight will also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing the handle to break and hurting

the user. To carry the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod.

NOTIFICATION (Canada)

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numéique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

indicates safety information.

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A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have

purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this

battery.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material —

special

handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: AG-HMC70P

Trade Name: PANASONIC

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-524-1448

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

≥The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional

offices helpful.

Warning :

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions

and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or

peripheral devices. Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could Void

the user’s authority to operate this device.

indicates safety information.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the

unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for

future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods

of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

S3125A

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

≥AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS

CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG

CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO

HANDLE THE SD CARD.

≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN

OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

≥DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE

EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS

THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE

INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

≥DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such

as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next

to a heater, etc... This action could permanently

damage the internal parts of your camera.

≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place,

moisture may form on the SD card and inside

the unit.

≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE

POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT

IN USE.

CARE

≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use

strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning

your camera body.

≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the

surface of the lens with your hand. Use a

commercial camera lens solution and lens

paper when cleaning the lens. Improper

cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMERA ... Before handling your camera,

make sure your hands and face are free from

any chemical products, such as suntan lotion,

as it may damage the finish.

WARNING

CAUTION

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ª Indemnity concerning recording

content

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for

the loss of recordings due to malfunction or

defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable

media.

IMPORTANT

ª Carefully observe copyright laws

Whatever you have recorded and created can

be used for your personal entertainment only.

Under copyright laws, other materials cannot

be used without obtaining permission from

the holders of the copyrights.

ª Cards that you can use with this

unit

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card

For the purposes of these operating instructions,

the following cards are referred to as “the SD

card”.

SD Memory Card

SDHC Memory Card

≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.

≥miniSD Logo is a trademark.

≥“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are

trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial

Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.

≥Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks

of Dolby Laboratories.

≥HDMI, the HDMI Logo and the High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are the registered

trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing

LLC.

≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

Microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a

registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥Microsoft

®

, Windows

®

and DirectX

®

are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of the

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/

or other countries.

≥Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of

International Business Machines Corporation of

the U.S.

≥Intel

®

, Pentium

®

and Celeron

®

are the

registered trademarks or trademarks of the

Intel Corporation in the United States and other

countries.

≥Other names of systems and products

mentioned in these instructions are usually the

registered trademarks or trademarks of the

manufacturers who developed the system or

product concerned.

≥This product is licensed under the AVC patent

portfolio license for the personal and non-

commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode

video in compliance with the AVC Standard

(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video

that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a

personal and non-commercial activity and/or

was obtained from a video provider licensed to

provide AVC Video. No license is granted or

shall be implied for any other use. Additional

information may be obtained from MPEG LA,

LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

.

≥When any data are recorded on SD memory

cards using this product and these cards are

distributed to end users for commercial

purposes, a separate license agreement with

MPEG-LA is required. The end user used

herein means a person or an organization

handling the content for personal use.

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Contents

Read this first! ........................................2

Before using

Features of Memory Card Camera

Recorder............................................14

Accessories..........................................17

Parts identification and handling .......18

Using the LCD monitor ........................24

Using the finder....................................24

Using the remote control.....................25

Cards that you can use

with this unit......................................27

Setup

Charging the battery ............................29

Inserting/removing the battery ...........30

Charging time and recordable time....31

Connecting to the AC outlet................32

Selecting a mode

(Turning the unit on/off)...................33

Inserting/removing an SD card ...........34

How to use the cursor button .............35

Using the menu screen........................39

Setting date and time...........................41

Adjusting LCD monitor/finder.............42

Recording

Recording motion pictures ................. 44

Recording modes/recordable time

available for the motion picture ...... 46

Recording still pictures (JPEG) .......... 47

Picture Quality/Approximate Number

of Recordable Pictures on

an SD Card ........................................ 51

Various recording functions ...............52

Zoom in/out function ................................ 52

Recording yourself ................................... 53

Backlight compensation function ............. 54

Fade in/fade out function ......................... 54

Image stabilizer function .......................... 55

Guide line function ................................... 56

Zebra display ........................................... 56

Color bar .................................................. 57

Input Audio Selection ............................... 58

Use the external microphone or audio

devices connected to the XLR terminal.

.. 59

Audio Recording Level............................. 60

Manual recording functions ................ 61

Scene mode............................................. 61

Manual focus adjustment ......................... 62

White balance .......................................... 63

Manual shutter speed

/aperture adjustment ............................ 64

Playback

Motion picture playback ......................66

Playing back motion pictures by date ...... 69

Repeat playback ...................................... 70

Resuming the previous playback ............. 70

Still picture (JPEG) playback ..............71

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Contents

Editing

Editing scenes......................................73

Deleting scenes........................................73

Protecting scenes.....................................74

Editing still pictures.............................75

Deleting still pictures ................................75

Protecting still pictures .............................76

DPOF setting............................................77

Card management

Formatting ............................................78

Formatting an SD card .............................78

With other products

With a TV...............................................79

Dubbing images onto a connected

DVD recorder or video device .........85

With a printer (PictBridge)...................86

With a computer

Before using with a computer.............88

What you can do with a computer ............88

Contents on provided CD-ROM

(“HD Writer 2.5E for HDC”)...................89

End User License Agreement ..................90

Operating environment.............................91

Installation ............................................94

Installing HD Writer Ver2.5.......................94

Reading the operating instructions of

the software applications ......................95

Software application uninstallation ...........95

Connection and recognition ...............96

Connection and recognition procedures...96

About the computer display......................97

To disconnect USB cable safely...............98

Verifying the unit is correctly recognized

by the computer....................................98

Using HD Writer Ver2.5........................99

If using Macintosh..............................101

Others

Menus and Indications ......................102

Menu list................................................. 102

Menus related to [ADVANCED]

and [SETUP] ...................................... 104

Indications.............................................. 105

Messages............................................... 107

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously.................................... 110

Troubleshooting.................................111

Explanation of terms.......................... 118

Specifications..................................... 120

Index....................................................123

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Cautions for use

The unit and the SD card become warm during

use. This is not a malfunction.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from

electromagnetic equipment (such as

microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

≥If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the

pictures and sound on this unit may be

disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥Do not use this unit near cell phones because

doing so may result in noise adversely affecting

the pictures and sound.

≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures

may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,

disturbing the pictures and sound.

≥If this unit is adversely affected by

electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn the unit off and

remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.

Then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC

adaptor and turn the unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines.

≥If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and

sound may be adversely affected.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and

cables. If you use optional accessories, use

the cords and the cables supplied with them.

Do not extend the cords and the cables.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile

chemicals onto the unit.

≥If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its

body may be marred and the surface finish may

peel off.

≥Do not leave rubber or plastic products in

contact with the unit for a long time.

When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty

place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine

dust get into the body and terminals of the unit.

Also, keep the unit away from sea water.

≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care

should be taken when inserting and removing a

card.)

≥If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the

water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the

unit again with a dry cloth.

When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.

≥A strong impact can break the unit’s casing,

causing it to malfunction.

Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol

for cleaning the unit.

≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out

the AC cable from the AC outlet.

≥The camera body may be discolored and the

surface finish may peel off.

≥Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove

dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn

stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been

soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water

and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, wipe it

with a dry cloth.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes, etc.

≥If you use the unit for a long time, heat will build

up inside it and this may cause a malfunction.

When you are not going to use the unit for an

extended time

≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet,

it is recommended that you place a desiccant

(silica gel) in with it.

Caution regarding laser beams

≥The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to

light from a laser beam.When using the

camera-recorder in locations where laser

irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to

allow the laser beam to shine directly on the

lens.

About this unit

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Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod

≥The tripod mounting hole is 5.5 mm deep. Do

not force the tripod screw beyond this

depth.You can damage the camera-recorder if

you use any screw other than 1/4-20UNC.

(l 23)

The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable

lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity

and temperature and the effect increases the

more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas,

the full charge indication may not appear or the

low battery indication may appear about

5 minutes after starting use. At high

temperatures, the protection function may be

triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥If the battery is left attached, a minute amount

of current continues to flow even if the unit’s

power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may

result in over discharge of the battery. This may

result in you not being able to use the battery

even after it is charged.

≥The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so

metal does not come into contact with the

terminals.

≥The battery should be stored in a cool place

free from humidity, with as constant

temperature as possible. (Recommended

temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F),

Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)

≥Extremely high temperatures or low

temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

≥If the battery is kept in high-temperature,

high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the

terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥To store the battery for a long period of time,

we recommend you charge it once every year

and store it again after you have completely

used up the charged capacity.

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery

terminals should be removed.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for

recording.

≥Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times

the period during you want to record pictures in.

In cold places such as a ski resort, the period

during which you can record pictures is

shortened.

≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC

adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries

at your destination.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to

see if the terminals are damaged.

≥Attaching a battery with damaged terminals can

damage the unit or AC adaptor.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may

result in an explosion.

If the operating time is very short even after

the battery has been recharged, the battery

has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely

high or extremely low, charging may take time

or the battery may not be charged.

≥If the charging lamp keeps flashing, make sure

that the terminals of the battery or the AC

adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects

or dust, then reconnect them properly.

Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet

when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust

on the terminals of the battery or the AC

adaptor.

If the charging lamp is still flashing, something

may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor.

Contact your dealer.

≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC

adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the

radio.

≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate

whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC

adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute amount

of current is consumed.)

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor

and battery clean.

Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy

for the interrupting device (plug) to reach it.

About the battery

About the AC adaptor

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≥The memory capacity indicated on the label of

an SD card is the total of the capacity for

copyright protection and management and the

capacity which can be used on the unit, a

computer etc.

≥During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and

the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal.

Always set the mode dial to OFF when

inserting or removing an SD card.

While this unit accesses the SD card (while

or is being displayed/the access

lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card,

operate the mode dial, turn off the power or

shake or impact the unit.

≥Be sure to insert miniSD Cards in the dedicated

card adaptor before use. Inserting a card in this

unit without the adaptor may damage the unit

or the card.

≥Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this unit.

Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while

inserting or removing miniSD Cards. This may

cause the unit to malfunction.

≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth.

≥In a place with drastic temperature changes,

condensation may form on the LCD monitor.

Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

≥When the unit has become very cold, for

example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD

monitor will be slightly darker than usual

immediately after the power is turned on. The

normal brightness will be restored when the

unit’s internal temperature rises.

When using an LCD monitor, do not apply

excessive pressure to the hinge connecting the

monitor to the unit, as shown in the illustrations

below.

Doing so may damage these parts.

Wrong

About the SD card

About the miniSD Card

LCD monitor

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen

featuring a total of approximately 251,000

pixels. The result is more than 99.99%

effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the

pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is

not a malfunction and does not affect the

recorded picture.

Precaution when using an LCD

monitor

Hinge Area

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When condensation forms on the unit, the lens

will cloud up and the unit may not work properly.

Make every effort to ensure that condensation

does not form. If it does form, take the actions

described below.

Causes of condensation

Condensation takes place when the ambient

temperature or humidity is changed as

follows.

≥When this unit is brought inside from the cold

(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.

≥When this unit is moved from an

air-conditioned car to outside.

≥When a cold room has been warmed up

quickly.

≥When cool wind from an air conditioner is

directly blown onto this unit.

≥After summer afternoon showers of rain.

≥When this unit is in a very humid place where

the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated

swimming pool)

When this unit is taken to a location with a

significant temperature difference such as

from a cold place to a hot place.

If, for example, you have used this unit for

recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a

heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag,

remove as much of the air from inside the bag as

possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for

about an hour in the room so the temperature of

the unit is close to the ambient temperature of

the room, then use it.

What to do with the lens is fogged

up.

Remove the battery or AC adaptor and leave the

unit for about 1 hour. When the unit becomes

close to the ambient temperature, the fog

disappears naturally.

About condensation

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Before using

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Before using

Features of Memory Card Camera Recorder

This unit is an AVCHD format video camera for recording highly detailed high definition images on an

SD card.

You can watch images in high-resolution HD video if you connect this unit and a high definition TV and

then play back the images. (l 79)

A High definition images (1440k1080)

Number of available scan lines 1080

B Standard images (720k480)

Number of available scan lines 480

High definition images

≥High definition images have more than approximately 2 times the number of available scan lines and

more than 4 times the number of pixels compared with standard images.

≥The still pictures above are images for explanation purposes.

ª What is the AVCHD?

This is a format for recording and playing back highly detailed high definition images.

Images are recorded based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec for compressing images and audio is

recorded in Dolby Digital.

About the SDHC Memory Card and the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

About the SDHC Memory Card (Be careful about the following.)

≥It is not compatible with devices other than those that support SDHC.

≥If you use the SDHC Memory Card in another device, use a device that is SDHC compatible. (l 27)

About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

≥They are not compatible with devices other than those that support the AVCHD. Refer to the

operating instructions of the device for details.

≥The recorded motion pictures cannot be played back in a device that is not compatible (does not

support the AVCHD).

≥There are some cases where the recorded motion pictures cannot be played back, even if the device

supports the AVCHD. In such cases, play the recorded motion picture with this unit instead.

Existing DVD recorders and DVD players that do not support the

AVCHD

Very clear high definition pictures

A B

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If you connect this unit and a high definition TV with a HDMI cable (optional) and then play back the

pictures, you can enjoy watching them in high definition.

A High definition TV

B HDMI cable (optional)

≥If you connect this unit to a TV that does not support high definition, the images will be standard

quality.

ª When connecting to a TV that does not have a HDMI terminal

Connecting with the component video cable and the AV cable

Connecting with the video cable and the audio cable.

≥The pictures cannot be played in high definition when using the AV cable. They will be played back in

widescreen standard definition.

Watching high definition images

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When the SD card is full or to prevent the data from being deleted, use the supplied software

(HD Writer Ver2.5) to copy the data on the SD card to the hard disk of the computer.

A USB cable (optional)

ª What you can do with HD Writer

[Copy to PC]

You can copy motion picture data and still picture data on an SD card to the hard disk of the computer.

[Write data to media]

You can copy motion picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD card or a DVD disc.

[Copy between media]

You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a DVD disc or from a DVD disc to an SD card.

[Easy editing]

You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the

computer.

≥For details on how to use the software application, read the PDF operating instructions.

Saving the data on the SD card

Important note

Do not insert a disc created with the supplied HD Writer Ver2.5 in a device that does not

support the AVCHD format. It may no longer be possible to eject it. Also, the disc cannot be

played back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

≥Product numbers correct as of January 2008

≥Please refer to Page 80 for the ferrite core fitting method.

Remote control

Button-type battery

CR2025

Battery pack

VW-VBG260

AC adaptor

VW-AD20

AC cable

DC cable CD-ROM k 2

≥Operating instructions

≥HD Writer 2.5E for HDC

Shoulder belt SD memory card (2GB)

Eye cup Lens hood cap

Ferrite core Operating instructions

Attaching the eye cup

To attach the eye cup, align the projections on

the eye cup holder and eye cup, and fit the

holder and eye cup together.

≥Turning the eye cup after attaching it to its

holder may cause the holder to become

disengaged.

Attaching the Lens Hood Cap

The lens can be covered by attaching the lens

hood cap provided to the lens hood.

Eye cup

Projection

Eye cup

holder

Lens hood cap

Lens hood

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Parts identification and handling

1) Recording lamp (front) (l 104)

2) Lens hood (l 23)

3) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

4) White balance sensor/remote control sensor (l 26, 64)

5) HANDLE ZOOM Switch [HANDLE ZOOM] (l 52)

6) Lock ring (l 24)

7) Grip zoom button [W/T] (l 52)

8) External microphone input connector (l 58)

9) Photoshot button (l 47)

10) Grip belt (l 22)

≥The jack cover and cable holder have not been included in illustrations in this manual.

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11) Lens hood screw (l 23)

12) LCD monitor (l 24)

13) MONITOR LEVEL Knob

[MONITOR LEVEL] (l 68)

14) Speaker (l 68)

15) Reset button [RESET] (l 115)

16) AUDIO LEVEL Knob[AUDIO LEVEL]

(l 60)

17) AUDIO SELECT Switch [AUDIO SELECT]

(l 60)

18) AUDIO IN Switch [AUDIO IN] (l 58,59)

19) HDMI terminal [HDMI] (l 80)

20) Card slot cover (l 34)

21) Card slot (l 34)

22) Card access lamp [ACCESS] (l 34)

23) Mode select switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 38, 61)

24) PUSH AUTO Button [PUSH AUTO] (l 62)

25) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l 42)

26) Menu button [MENU] (l 39)

27) Delete button [ ] (l 73, 75)

28) Cursor button (l 35)

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Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright

or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and

does not affect the recorded picture.

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29) Viewfinder (l 42)

30) Eye cup (l 17)

31) Component Connectors (Y, P

B, PR/BNC) (l 82)

32) Video Output Connector (BNC) (l 84)

33) DC input terminal [DC IN 7.3V] (l 32)

34) Battery Removal Button (l 30)

35) Headphone Connector [PHONE] (Mini jack) (l 68)

36) Battery Installation Slot (l 30)

37) USB terminal [ ] (l 86, 96)

38) Input Level Selection Switches (CH1/CH2) (l 59)

39) Recording lamp (rear) (l 104)

40) Audio Output Connectors (CH1/CH2) (l 82,84,85)

41) Microphone Attenuation Switch (CH1) (l 59)

42) Audio XLR Input Connector (l 59)

43) Microphone Attenuation Switch (CH2) (l 59)

≥The jack cover and cable holder have not been included in illustrations in this manual.

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